Sunday, 28 January 2018

Lilac Coat and Purple Blouse

I wrote recently about the "colour of the year," ultra violet, and it has inspired me to look for two of my favourite shades, lilac and purple. Ultra violet itself is close to cobalt blue, a colour which does little for me. But it's easy enough to find shades that suit you, for any colour. And ice-cream colours of all hues are big news for spring.If you're a lilac lover, it's not always an easy colour to find, except in bridesmaid's and prom dresses, and occasionally sportswear. So I jumped on this lilac coat from Marks and Spencer when I saw it, even though I don't really need another coat.
This one is a size 12 and I would advise sizing down, unless you like the big cocoon look. I prefer my coats a little more tailored. It feels very soft and luxurious, as if it has cashmere, but in fact it's 52% wool and 48% polyester.

I'm wearing the coat with a purple blouse, also from Marks and Spencer; it has a drape shoulder detail which I was mistakenly wearing at the front. It's a detail I could have done without, as I would have preferred to wear a scarf or necklace (it's not a very flattering neckline on an over-45s woman) but with the shoulder detail, it would have looked over-the-top. I also wore my silver pleather pencil skirt and silver shoes, last seen here. Lilac goes especially well with grey and silver.

My tights are silver lurex, which is a bit of fun. Below: look no hands! I had draped the coat over my shoulder but it looks as if I'm wearing it and my hands have disappeared.

My hunger for purple is unassuaged; I found a couple of pieces in Marks and Spencer yesterday and I'm still looking for boots and a bag (let me know if you see something!).

OUTFIT DETAILS

Join me on Thursday for the latest installment in the Birthstone of the Month series: the amethyst. It goes well with these colours!

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15 comments

Hi Gail, I think that colour is great and suits you very well. The coat is so stylish but agree it's quite capacious! I have to be careful myself as even though I'm reasonably tall some coats look like dressing gowns on me! You have such a good eye for shoes - these silver shoes are just lovely.

It's a gorgeous colour Gail, perhaps the lighter lilac of the coat is more you, so pretty on you. I noted the silver shoes! Love the tights. You look stunning.But I guess this pretty coat didn't join you on your woolly meet up, sorry, mutton up in London! Hugs, x.

Great coat Gail, and I love how you've matched it with silver. I've featured violet on the blog today, although just a smidgen in a tunic blouse, but still a pretty colour none-the-less. x Hope you're well Gail. x Jacquiwww.mummabstylish.com

Wow I love the color so much! It looks wonderful on you and the silver shoes are the perfect match! I just bought a coat, which i didn't need, but the sale was too good :-) thanks for linking!jess xxwww.elegantlydressedandstylish.com

I am looking for and finding more purple everywhere. Contemplating getting a pair of Poetic Licence booties with ultraviolet trim just so I can try the color out. My PC loves purple and would love your outfit. The purple and silver work beautifully paired together.

Beautiful coat Gail! Quite an unusual colour too - I'm surprised we're not seeing more purple and lilac filter through to the high street yet. Combining it with the metallic skirt and shoes looks lovely. Thanks for linking up!

Wow!! I love the color of this coat! It pairs so well with you- eyes, complexion, everything! It reminds me of a summer garden in winter- what a perfect joy to wear during the colder months. I just found your blog with this post and I'm so glad I did. :)